Back in 2012, we said:

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is fun to drive, matches the Nissan Leaf for range and efficiency, and looks just like a "regular" car, which may appeal to some buyers. It's available only in very limited markets, however, and its $40,000 price will likely turn off some potential customers.

...Those figures are slightly better than the ratings for the 2012 Nissan Leaf, which is the major competitor to Ford's electric Focus. One note on the battery pack: Although Ford refuses to comment on it, the lithium-ion cells in the 23-kWh battery pack are provided by Korean maker LG... Read More